Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Process Development Associate for an on-site position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Cambridge, MA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This is a 100% on-site, lab-based role supporting the development, characterization, and scale-up of upstream and downstream processes for clinical programs. The successful candidate will work on downstream chromatography, including purification through use of AKTAs and NFF/TFF filtration systems, process sampling, and sample submission. This position may require occasional weekend work.
Responsibilities: - Design and execute experiments at the bench scale, spanning the end-to-end drug substance process
- Independently execute lab operations, including setting up and running AKTA or filtration units, sampling, and analysis
- Support the development, characterization, scale-up, and support of upstream and downstream processes
- Utilize high throughput technologies (e.g., TECAN)
- Manage experimental documentation in an electronic notebook system
- Compile, verify, and analyze data
- Manage equipment maintenance and reliability
Requirements: - Bachelor's or Master's degree
- OR Associate degree and 4 years of scientific experience
- Must have hands-on lab experience and at least one year working on similar projects
- Experience with chromatography
- Experience with filtration
Desired skills: - Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or other relevant sciences
- Prior working experience with AKTA (non-educational)
- Basic understanding of cell culture and/or protein chromatography and filtration principles
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and/or purification operations
- Experience with data analytical tools (Excel, Spotfire, etc.)
- Experience with statistical analysis and programming in JMP, R, and/or Python
- Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis of data
- Prior experience with project management
Pay range: up to $26.62 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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